By Olasunkanmi Akoni
The Lagos State Government has intervened in the case of a 28-year-old widow, Tosin, who allegedly faced threats, intimidation and attempts to dispossess her of her late husband’s property eight days after his death.
The intervention followed a viral video shared on Tuesday by activist Harrison Gwamnishu on his X handle, in which a man identified as the widow’s father-in-law was seen allegedly padlocking the gate of the property, thereby preventing her access to the home.
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), led by Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, confirmed that the alleged perpetrator had been arrested and was in police custody while investigations continued.
In the video, Gwamnishu alleged that the man seen locking the gate was Tosin’s father-in-law and accused the deceased’s family members of attempting to take over the property while ignoring the welfare of the widow and her two children.
